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Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsFirst Aid KitProtect yourself and your family from injury by understanding how to prevent accidents in your home and be prepared by creating a home first aid kit. Creating a home first aid kit is very important and easy. You can either make the items in the kit, or find them at any pharmacy and most supermarkets.
(The text in this photo gallery originally appeared on HealthiNation.com and was last reviewed on 1/6/11. For the full article, visit http://www.healthination.com/topic-center/index.php?t=first_aid_home.) (Photo credit: Thinkstock)(credit: Thinkstock)

Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsEmergency Numbers ListThese should include your doctor, local ambulance, fire department and poison control center. Itâs also a good idea to have numbers for your pharmacy, and a person who will act as your emergency contact. (photo credit: Thinkstock)

Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsThermometerKeep this to check for fever. (photo credit: Thinkstock)

Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsOral Medicine SyringesThese are used to give children oral medications, like cough syrup or antibiotics. You can also use these to flush and clean cuts and wounds.
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Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsEmergency Eye Wash SolutionUse this solution to wash out debris, or chemicals from the eyes.
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Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsBandagesHave on hand bandages of different sizes and shapes for cuts and scrapes.
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Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsElastic WrapsYouâll need these for sprains from a twisted ankle or wrist.
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Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsGauze & Adhesive TapesUse these to dress larger cuts when other bandages wonât do. Gauze also acts as a good compress to help stop a bleeding cut.
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Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsSharp Scissors With Rounded TipsThese will help you remove bandages, or clothing from the skin without cutting or damaging the skin even further. Hydrogen Peroxide and Antiseptic Wipes. These are both good for cleaning scrapes and cuts. Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
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Be Prepared: Home First Aid Kit EssentialsTweezersUse these to pull splinters or clean cuts and scrapes. Be sure to keep your emergency first aid kit away from children since it contains sharp objects and medications.
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